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The Shorty Interview
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What's your best tweet?
What are six things you could never do without?
Spatula, Tongs, Flip Flops, Bacon, Sweatshirt, and iPad.
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
Twitter works to keep me in contact with other food bloggers and chefs. I am about to ask questions or chat with them for fun.
What's your favorite Twitter app?
That's a hard one. Probably Instagram.
Twitter or Facebook?
Twitter! I just think it's simple and I like simple.
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
#addbacontothefrontofamovietitle
What feature should Twitter add?
Like and dislike buttons,
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
Jensen Ackles from the TV show Supernatural. I just think he would be funny on Twitter.
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
I do not really have to shorten words often so I cannot think of any.
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
@JonnyRadtke That turd needs to follow this home chicken back.
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
I only unfollow if they are rude or have not been following me and their tweets are not interesting.
Why should we vote for you?
Because I am a Food Courtesan, Dog Devoted, Racing Enthusiast!
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
@juanitascocina Jen makes brilliant food and we share some fun foodie moments.
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#SlicedBread What can I say I love my NASCAR Driver J-Lo.
How do you make your tweets unique?
I try to be witty and natural. I hope that is unique enough.
What inspires you to tweet?
Food and anything that I think I could voice my opinion on.
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
140 characters of advice for a new user?
If you tweet it they will come.
How long can you go without a tweet?
What question are we not asking here that we should?
Favorite twitter buddies and those you would suggest to never follow.
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
More technology in apps.
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
@bluebonnetbaker Has some great tweets and she's a brilliant foodie also.
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
I would have to say @TheMarco or @BookaliciousPam
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
That you will get a ton of followers the first time you sign up. It doesn't happen.
Why should people follow you?
I will make you hungry!
Can you name some one-of-a-kind Twitter accounts that you follow?
How do you decide what to tweet?
If it comes to me and I think "Oh I should tweet it" I do.
How do you use social media to motivate yourself or others to live a healthier life?
Talking with other bloggers on Twitter and Facebook allows me to hook into great organic recipes where everything is not coming from a box.
How has social media helped bring your family closer together and #keepgoodgoing?
My kids love twitter but it helps me keep in touch with my best friend/cousin which lives three hours away.
Why'd you start tweeting?
A friend of mine @BookaliciousPam told me all about how cool it was.
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Twitter has allowed me to access more people with the same food interested as I have. It's been a life changing experience.
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
Pictures! I want to see what there eating, when and where.
How will the world change in the next year?
Beyond guns and politics.... I hope everyone has a chance for peace and good health.
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
Cannot really think of any
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
According to my daughter the zombies will take over. I think it will be full of retro clothes even worse then it is now.

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Chelsea Boudreaux
Chelsea Boudreaux @Kieness
I nominate @MooshuJenne for a Shorty Award in #food because she is awesome! Best recipes ever!
Chancelor Attebery
Chancelor Attebery @ChancelorMikael
I nominate @MooshuJenne for a Shorty Award in she is my mom lol #humor